Everyone in California, and the West for that matter, is hopeful for more rain, and most people understand that an El Nino weather event would bring just that for the …
USDA and NASA Expand Efforts in Space and on Earth
Cathy Isom tells us how the USDA and NASA are using satellites to better monitor soil moisture and detect wildfires. USDA, NASA & Wildfires Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
High Navel Orangeworm Pressure
Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer says almond producers in the northern part of the state are seeing early navel orangeworm activity. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth …
Agri View: El Niño-La Niña
Everett Griner talks about the long range forecast is in doubt in today’s Agri View. El Niño-La Niña Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut …
State Needs Variety of Water Infrastructure
As water entities are being formed around the state to deal with local groundwater management, most of those agencies believe a lot of different infrastructure is needed to help the …
Orchard Assessment Project Looking at Bigger Picture
A cooperative project out of UC Davis is taking a different look at orchard assessments in relation to carbon footprints. UC Davis doctoral candidate Elias Marvinney has been working on …
Short-Term California Rain, Good for Range and Pastureland
USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says rain in California and elsewhere is good for the range and pastureland in the short term. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and …
Some Extra Conservation Help for Drought-Stricken Producers
Producers in the driest areas of eight drought states are being targeted for some extra conservation help from the Agriculture Department. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
Agri View: Weather Philosophy
Everett Griner talks about forecasting emphasis changing in today’s Agri View. Weather Philosophy Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health for Baby Calves: Why …
Many Conservation Projects Will Focus on Water
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says that many of USDA’s conservation efforts in the Regional Conservation Partnership Program will be focusing on water resources. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report …
Avocado Tree Sensitivity Problematic With Drought
The trickle-down effect from the drought is causing salinity issues with many crops, and that’s more problematic with avocado trees. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember …
Multiple Benefits of Sustainability Programs
Several groups in the state’s wine industry have been in the forefront of leading the sustainability charge. As AgNet West has reported on before, The Vineyard Team, based in the …
2015 Cantaloupe Crop a Welcomed Sight
So far the 2015 cantaloupe season has been near perfect, and that’s exactly what producers needed after the challenges they saw last year. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights …
Groundwater Management Should Stay Local
Water expects believe that future groundwater management, if done right, should still exclude too much government involvement. Sponsored ContentBeef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and OpportunitySeptember 8, 2025Gut Health …